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Change Car Water Pump

Easy 2h00–5h00 ~200–500£
Estimated time 2h00–5h00
Estimated labour cost ~200–500£
Difficulty Easy
Renew the coolant pump drive belt 5h00
Renew the coolant pump 6h00

What is the function of a BMW 2-Series water pump?

The water pump circulates the coolant through the engine and radiators. Together with the thermostat, it maintains the engine within its operating temperature range. Most engines have a mechanical water pump driven by the timing belt or an accessory belt.

When should you change the BMW 2-Series water pump?

If the water pump is driven by the timing belt, it is strongly recommended to replace it at the same time as the timing belt kit. Signs of failure include: coolant leak from the pump weep hole, grinding or whining noise, engine overheating.

Is it difficult to change the BMW 2-Series water pump?

Difficulty level 2/5: technically easy if replaced as part of a timing belt kit change. If replaced independently, the timing belt must be removed and refitted, requiring engine timing tools.

2 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
2-Series 2014-2021 2014-2021 218d Diesel (B47D20A), 218d Diesel (N47D20C), 218i Petrol (B38B15A), 218i Petrol (B48B20A), 220d Diesel (N47D20C), 220d M Performance Diesel (N47D20C), 220d, -xDrive Diesel (B47D20A), 220d, -xDrive Diesel (B47D20A), 220d, -xDrive M Performance Diesel (B47D20A), 220i Petrol (B48B… Diesel, Petrol
2-Series 2022-2025 2022-2025 218i Petrol (B48B20A), 220d, -mhev 48V (MHEV),Diesel (B47D20B), 220i Petrol (B48B20A), 230i Petrol (B48B20B), M240i, -xDrive Petrol (B58B30B) 48V (MHEV), Diesel, Petrol